BD ChloraPrep Clear Applicators Recall Issued for Non-Sterility
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CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling 193,440 BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL applicators due to potential contamination with Aspergillus penicillioides.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
CareFusion 213, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of BD ChloraPrep Clear applicators after testing revealed the presence of Aspergillus penicillioides, resulting in a Class I classification by the FDA.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers BD ChloraPrep Clear (2% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol (IPA)), 1 mL Applicator, 60 Applicators per inner Carton, Sterile Solution. NDC: 54365-400-31. Lot # 4032183, Exp 01/31/2027. A total of 193,440 applicators are affected. Distribution was nationwide in the USA and foreign markets.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the affected product and contact the recalling firm for return or refund instructions. The recall number is D-0624-2026.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall addresses a non-sterile topical antiseptic product distributed across the United States.
Source
FDA Recall D-0624-2026 - CareFusion 213, LLC
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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